Network Secrets of Great Change Agents

Question 1

Predictors of manager success to realise change

Answer 1

1. Change agents central in informal network had advantage regardless of actual hierarchical role
2. Change agents bridging disconnected groups more effective at implementing radical reforms. Cohesive - minor changes
3. Close to fence-sitters is beneficial

Question 2

Three types of people who can enable or hinder initiative

Answer 2

Endorsers - no impact of divergent or non divergent change
Resisters - how divergent change is
Fence-sitters - personally close tip them in right direction